Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. (January 22, 1922 – April 7, 1998), popularly known as Pancho Magalona, was a Filipino actor from the 1940s to the 1970s.

Early life

Born Enrique Gayoso Magalona Jr. in

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, he was the son of Enrique B. Magalona Sr., who was then a municipal president of

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(now renamed in his honor) and a future Senator.

Personal life

Magalona and his wife

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, appeared in numerous

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movies. The couple was the most popular movie love team during the late 1940s and 1950s. He was the father of

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(1964–2009), Ma. Susan Magalona-Contreras, Vicky, Victor (married to Ma. Angeles), Henry, Popeye "Pye", Malot, Maricar Magalona-Martinez, and Martin. He also co-starred on some Hollywood movies that were shot in the Philippines, such as ''The Hook'' (with

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) and ''

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'' (with

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Awards

He won the FAMAS Award for Best Actor in 1958 for ''Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig'' and is best remembered for playing the character Simon in the movie version of Jose Rizal's novel '' El Filibusterismo''.

Death

A heavy smoker, he suffered from emphysema and died at the

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on April 10, 1998. He was buried in Loyola Memorial Park, Sucat,

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beside his wife

Filmography

*''Makislap na Bato'' (1947) *''Maharlika'' (1948) *''Bulaklak na Walang Pangalan'' (1948) *''Tatlong Puso'' (1948) *''Simpatika'' (1949) *''Ang Doktora'' (1949) *''Always Kay Ganda Mo'' (1949) *''Apoy sa Langit'' (1949) *''Milagro ng Birhen ng Mga Rosas'' (1949) *''Huwag Ka ng Magtampo'' (1950) *''Mapuputing kamay'' (1950) *''

Huling Patak ng Dugo Huling Patak ng Dugo (lit: ''Last Drop of Blood'') is a 1950 Philippine drama film directed by Nardo Vercudia. It stars Pancho Magalona and Alicia Vergel with Bert Olivar, Rosa Mia, Jaime Castellvi, Chichay and Tolindoy, introducing Cesar Ramirez ...

'' (1950) *''Campo O' Donnell'' (1950) *''Kay Ganda Mo Neneng'' (1950) *''Umaga ng Neneng'' (1950) *''Kasintahan sa Pangarap'' (1951) *''Barbaro'' (1952) *''Lihim ng Kumpisalan'' (1952) *''Buhay Pilipino'' (1952) *''

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'' (1952) - Danny *''Kasaysayan ni Rudy Concepcion'' (1952) - Rudy Concepcion *''Teksas, ang Manok Na Nagsasalita'' (1952, English title: ''Texas'') *'' Sabas, ang Barbaro'' (1952) *''Musikong Bumbong'' (1953) *''Sa Isang Sulyap Mo Tita'' (1953) - Tony *''Maldita'' (1953) *''Vod-a-vil'' (1953) *''Ang Ating Pag-ibig'' (1953) *''Milyonarya at Hampaslupa'' (1954) *''Sa Isang Halik Mo Pancho'' (1954) - Pancho *''Menor de Edad'' (1954) *''Bulaklak sa Parang'' (1955) *''Sa Dulo ng Landas'' (1955) *''Waldas'' (1955) *''Maria Went to Town'' (1955) *''Lola Sinderella'' (1955) *''Apat na Kasaysayang Ginto'' (1956) - First segment -"Ngayon at Kailan Man" *''Margarita'' (1956) *''Bella Filipina'' (1956) *''The Treasure of Gen. Yamashita'' (1956) *''Mr. & Mrs.'' (1956) *''Rockin' the Cha-Cha'' (1956) *''Bicol Express'' (1957) - (Third Segment) *''Pabo Real'' (1957) *'' Cavalry Command'' (1958, a.k.a. ''The Day of the Trumpet'') - Captain Magno Maxalla *''Be My Love'' (1958) *''Glory at Dawn'' (1958) *''Azimat'' (1958, a.k.a. ''The Seal of Solomon'') Malay Film Production

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*''Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig'' (1958) *''Cry Freedom'' (1959) - Marking *''Tayo'y Magsaya'' (1959) *''Navy Blues'' (1960) *''Emily'' (1960) *''Tres Mosqueteros'' (1960) - D'Artagnan *''Luis Latigo'' (1961) *''Jikiri'' (1962) *'' El filibusterismo'' (1962) - Simoun / Crisostomo Ibarra *''

'' (1962) - Taggy *''

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'' (1963, cast as Enrique Magalona in MGM film.) - Kim a.k.a. The Gook *''Isinusumpa Ko!'' (1963) *''Mr. Melody'' (1963) *'' A Yank in Viet-Nam'' (1964) - Andre *''Dugo ng Sugatan'' (1964) *''Pancho Loves Tita'' (1964, TV Series) - Pancho *''

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'' (1964) - Martin Gonzaga *''Surabaya Conspiracy'' (1969, a.k.a. ''The Gold Seekers'', USA TV title) - Captain Haryan *''Pipo'' (1970, a.k.a. ''A Time for Dying'') - Capt. Furuda *'' Sakada'' (1976, a.k.a. ''The Tenants'') - Don Manuel *''Bitayin si Baby Ama!'' (1976) *''50% Down'' (1977) *''Bundok ng Susong Dalaga'' (1983) - (final film role)

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Magalona, Pancho 1923 births 1998 deaths Respiratory disease deaths in the Philippines Male actors from Negros Occidental

Pancho Pancho is a male nickname for the given name Francisco (Spanish and Portuguese equivalent of Francis). The feminine form is Pancha. It is also sometimes used as a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name * Pancho Barnes (1901� ...

20th-century Filipino male actors Deaths from emphysema